Previously, we reported about Google testing the new Stay Safer feature in Google Maps that alerts you when your taxi goes off course. Today, Google has made it officially available for all users in India using the latest version of Google Maps.
The new feature allows you to enter a destination and click Stay Safer at the bottom of the screen. Once this is done, you can continue using your phone as usual, and if your driver deviates from path more than 0.5KM you’ll get an alert.
That should give the driver plenty of wiggle room to avoid traffic and prevent your phone from constantly pinging you on your ride home.
When an alert does pop up, you’ll be able to quickly check your exact location, as well as tap “share your live trip” to inform your friends or family where you are. That could be invaluable in an emergency situation, allowing your friends and family to locate you and get help immediately.
During Google’s research, it uncovered many people are concerned about safety when using auto-rickshaws or taxis in India, and that can prevent them from traveling. That’s why it chose to launch this feature first in India. There is no word on if or when we could see this landing…
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/-BlUaHcHZSg/stay-safer-notifies-you-if-your-taxi-goes-route-now-available-india